Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025
Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would increase federal funding for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives, a program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that helps dairy businesses develop and market their products. The increased funding would support technical assistance and grants to dairy companies, including both traditional cow dairy operations and smaller niche producers making specialty products from sheep and goat milk. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects dairy farmers and businesses, particularly smaller or specialty producers who may benefit from government support for product development and marketing.
Consumers could indirectly benefit through increased availability and innovation in dairy products. The program is administered by the Agricultural Marketing Service, a federal agency. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The bill's specific funding amounts and timeline are not detailed in this summary.
CRS Official Summary
Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives for each fiscal year. Under the Agricultural Marketing Service, the DBI Initiatives support dairy businesses in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of dairy products. The DBI Initiatives provide direct technical assistance and subawards to dairy businesses, including for niche dairy products and dairy products derived from cow milk, sheep milk, and goat milk.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.